This is an interesting situation, I just dont see how he can play for the rags again? He'll be booed, and it will be a mare for him, so.....
As I see it a good option for him would be to buy out his contract and go on a very long holiday to get out of the limelight, maybe train with City if he wishes to keep fit and match ready? Then in the summer join us with a £10m signing on fee. The rags dont get a penny (except the £5m), we get the player for £10m only and every one is happy! Think the break from the game for 6 months would be good for him and help him refresh, sort his head and marriage out and get focused. Plus it will let everything die down a little before he signs for us ;0)